Design and Analysis of Composite Body Panels Using FEA and Mathematical Simulation

Abstract

This paper focuses on the design, analysis, and fabrication of the composite body panel structure used to enclose the BAJA vehicle's roll cage structure. Traditionally, this composite structure was created to replace expensive aluminium panels while also replacing acrylic and polycarbonate panels, which are weaker and can be just as expensive as composite panels. Composite panels can be made from fibreglass, carbon fibre, wood-plastic composite, etc. In this study, we shall begin with the material selection followed by the design calculations, software-based analysis, and practical applications of the composite panels along with the manufacturing methodology.